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Fayette County issues burn ban

The Fayette County commissioners issued a burning ban for the entire county through Nov. 21. According to the resolution, commissioners along with volunteer fire departments and the state Bureau of Forestry made the decision to enact the ban, which precludes burning garbage, leaves, grass and ...

Firefighter gets surprise greeting after final cancer treatment

Firefighters and first responders cheered and clapped Tuesday morning as McDonald Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Ryan Johnston completed his final radiation treatment at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Washington for brain cancer. Johnston, 32, was met with a surprise send-off ...

Local Republicans, Democrats react to election results

Local Republicans were exultant and Democrats were looking to regroup following an election that saw former President Donald Trump win Pennsylvania on his way back to the White House, and Republicans up and down the ballot scoring touchdowns. In fact, the Facebook page of the Fayette County ...

Gerald A. Slampak

Uniontown Gerald A. Slampak, 74, of Uniontown, passed away on Wedneday, November 6, 2024 at his home. He was born September 7, 1950 in Uniontown, a son of the late Albert and Elizabeth Malarik Slampak. In addition to his parents, Gerald is preceded in death by his siblings Ronald Slampak, ...

Frank E. Softa

West Leisenring Frank E. Softa, 87, of West Leisenring, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born February 6, 1937, in Uniontown, a son of the late Dominic and Lena Lewis Softa. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Softa. He is survived by his children, Debbie (Allen) ...

Tiffany L. Beeson Rider

Uniontown Tiffany L. Beeson Rider, 36, of Uniontown, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was born in Prince George County, MD on June 20, 1988 a daughter of Ruth Sours Quade and the late John Beeson. Tiffany graduated from ...